July Gallery Auction
Lot 28830:
Description
This Imperial Russian wine coaster is constructed with a wide, 84 zolotnik silver rim and a turned dark wood base. The silver rim is decorated in a Neo-Rococo style with heavily embossed and chased scrolling acanthus leaves, C-scrolls, and shell motifs along a scalloped edge. At the center of the coaster is an inset silver disc featuring an engraved interlaced monogram surmounted by a noble coronet. The wooden base is made of a dark, highly figured wood with concentric ring turnings. The silver rim contains several hallmarks: a circular punch with crossed anchors and a scepter for St. Petersburg; a rectangular 84 zolotnik standard mark (equivalent to .875 silver purity); an assay master mark С.Л for Sergey Levins; a maker mark И.Е likely for Ivan Yefimov; and a date mark for 1893. The side of the silver rim is hand-engraved with an inventory or stock number reading № 19. 59 1/2. The underside of the wooden base is finished with a green felt pad.
Diameter: 7.25 inches
Height: 1.75 inches
Weight: 350 grams. Pickup is Friday, July 31, from Noon to 7 pm at our facility in Lancaster, OH. Alternate pickup day is available by appointment for a $5 fee per lot or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. If shipping – once packed up we will send you a separate invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: [email protected]. Sales tax collected on this auction. Our warehouse is in Lancaster, OH. If not shipping – pickup in 10 days or we will dispose and you will not receive a refund. AB99
Condition report:
The item is in good antique condition. The silver surfaces show significant tarnish and oxidation consistent with age. The wooden base exhibits minor surface wear and light scuffing. The green felt padding on the underside is heavily worn, dusty, and frayed around the edges. No significant dents, cracks, or evidence of repair are visible.
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